Description:The Dutchess County Fair held on the beautiful fairgrounds is conveniently located to the NYS Thruway and Taconic State Parkway. Admission is $12 for adults, children under 12 are free. Parking is free. NO PETS PLEASE!

Description:The Big Up Festival will be held July 28-30, 2011, at Sunnyview Farm in Ghent, NY, and will feature 50+ hours of music on multiple stages, arts and culture & multimedia experiences. Sunnyview Farm is located on 1500 picturesque acres, making it a one-of-a-kind festival destination featuring wooded camping, an on site farmer's market, local vending, large scale multimedia installations & hands-on workshops. http://www.thebigup.com.